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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Sinclair, a guard for some years past on the Sydney express train, died to-day. The deceased was formerly a trooper in the 11th Hussars, and served with that regiment throughout the Crimean campaign. He was present at the ...

    Article : 1,002 words
  3. THE MELBOURNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    The annual meeting of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce was held to-day. Colonel Sargood, the retiring president, was in the chair. He delivered an address in which he said that the unprecedented wave ...

    Article : 272 words
  4. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT GUNNEDAH.

    A very extensive fire took place here on Saturday night, whereby seven wooden buildings Were in a short time burnt to the ground. The fire originated in a portion of a large building lately used is a store, but at the time of the ...

    Article : 255 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    Nominations were lodged yesterday for candidates to fill the places on the A. J. C. Committee rendered vacant by the retirement of the Hon. S. A. Stephen, Mr. W. C. Cooper, and Ms. J. W. Johnson, who have left the colony on a visit ...

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  6. CRICKET.

    The following matches were played last Saturday:— The Warwick Club journeyed to Waverley on Saturday last to meet 12 of the locals. Spurway captained the Waverleys, and Davis did likewise for the Warwick. The ...

    Article : 362 words
  7. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,709 words
  8. EVADING THE CHINESE POLL-TAX.

    A Chinaman named Ah Chong was convicted this morning of attempting to enter the colony without paying the poll-tax. He was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment. ...

    Article : 41 words
  9. LAWN TENNIS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 113 words
  10. MR. DEAKIN ON THE CHINESE IMMIGRATION QUESTION.

    The close of the 32nd year's work of the Eight Hour Anniversary Committee was celebrated to-night by a banquet, which was attended by the President of the Council, the Chief Secretary, Postmaster-General, ...

    Article : 288 words
  11. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock are in splendid condition. Four thousand store wethers are approaching, consigned to Bacon and Co. for sale. BRISBANE, MONDAY. ...

    Article : 47 words
  12. BOWLS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 139 words
  13. SUBURBAN TIME-TABLES.

    Sir,—At the request of some of the morning railway travellers I drew up a petition to the Commissioner of Railways, asking that the 7.21 a.m. train be restored to us, as the present arrangement is most inconvenient. I got a ...

    Article : 514 words
  14. CYCLING.

    The race meeting to be held by the Suburban Bicycle Club on the 19th of May next promises to eclipse all former exertions of this club in this respect. The entries, although not yet closed, are coming in rapidly, especially in the ...

    Article : 153 words
  15. THE SCOTS CHURCH, MELBOURNE.

    The induction of the. Rev. Alexander Marshall into the charge of the Scots Church took place this evening, in the presence of a large number of members and adherents of the Church. The Rev. W. Gray Dixon ...

    Article : 186 words
  16. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The final heat of the Enfield Handicap, postponed from Saturday last, will be run off on Saturday afternoon, 28th instant. ...

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  17. CARRINGTON HANDICAP.

    The running in the first round of the Carrington Second Consultation Handicap commenced last night, there being a large attendance at the grounds. Foster just got home from S. Jones in the second heat, the latter allowing ...

    Article : 1,380 words
  18. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 241 words
  19. MR. R. H. LEVIEN, M.L.A. AT QUIRINDI.

    On Saturday night Mr. R. H. Levien, M.L.A. for Tamworth addressed a meeting of his constituents at the Terminus, Hotel. There were about 80 persons present. Mr. E. Underwood, J.P., presided. Mr. Levion attacked Sir Henry ...

    Article : 330 words
  20. EXPLORATION IN NEW GUINEA.

    Sir,—Will you kindly insert this in your, valuable paper? Seeing that Mr. Bevan has claimed to be the discoverer of several rivers in New Guinea, named the Aird and its branches, &c., which I beg to contradict, as I myself was ...

    Article : 129 words
  21. NOISY STREET TRAFFIC.

    Sir,—I notice in your issue of the 20th instant a letter by "Common Sense" in reference to the proposal of the Mayor to so-call "top-dress " a portion of George-street for the purpose of lessening the noise of vehicular traffic. I hope nosuch ...

    Article : 428 words
  22. AMUSEMENTS.

    The performance of "Faust" at Her Majesty's Theatre to-night will be under the patronage and in the presence of Sir William Manning, Chancellor, Dr. MacLaurin, Vicechancellor, and the Professors and students of the Sydney ...

    Article : 152 words
  23. THE WILCANNIA JOCKEY CLUR MEETING.

    The settling for the late race meeting; took place at O'Leary's Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday night, and passed off satisfactorily. ...

    Article : 28 words
  24. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 332 words
  25. BLIGH AMATEUR RACES.

    The Bligh Amateur races commence on Wednesday, and will be continued on Friday. Soem minor sports take place on Thursday. The entries in all events are extremely good, but great apathy is exhibited by the district people ...

    Article : 85 words
  26. S.S. PORT JACKSON.

    The Angle-Australasian liner Port Tackson arrived in port yesterday, thus completing another very successful voyage from London For this port the Port Jackson brings fully 1500 tons of cargo, while she en route put out at Melbourne about the same ...

    Article : 495 words
  27. THE AUSTRALIAN NATIVES ASSOCIATION.

    Sir,—As a good deal of interest is being taken in the formation of the above association in New South Wales, I would like to say a few words upon the subject. As a native of Sydney, the movement has my sympathy, and I ...

    Article : 324 words
  28. DUBBO PICNIC RACES.

    The Dubbo Picnic races are to come off on Friday and Saturday, 27th and 28th instant. A good programme has been drawn up, and the entries have been well filled. The proceedings are likely to be marred by a dispute with the ...

    Article : 144 words
  29. WAITING-ROOM NEEDED FOR VISITORS TO PRINCE ALFRED HOSPITAL.

    Sir,—For three months I have been a visitor to my son, a patient in this most admirable institution, and feel sure it only requires notice given to remedy a felt want, namely, a waiting verandah, in which visitors may wait in sunshine ...

    Article : 108 words
  30. FORESTERS' SPORTS AT CAMDEN.

    The Foresters' sports were a great success to-day. The Paling Handicap was won easily by C. von Arnheim, with 23 yards start. The Grassmere Handicap was won by S. Sherritt, with 1 yard start. ...

    Article : 40 words
  31. FOOTBALL.

    The opening of the football season was inaugurated on Saturday by the Melbourne playing Williamstown on the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in the presence of about 2000 spectators. Melbourne won by four goals to three. A ...

    Article : 75 words
  32. Advertising

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